Sergeant

Management & Training Corporation; Chaparral (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation's Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, NM is seeking a Detention Officer supervisor to direct duties, ensure safety, and uphold facility rules. This full-time role features 12-hour shifts and a strong commitment to caring for at-risk populations.

You will supervise staff, handle custody and security of detainees, document records, and assist with transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Two years' correctional custody or law enforcement experience required.
• Must complete pre-service training and maintain facility clearance.
• Valid NM or TX driver's license with clean driving record unless waived.
• Annual in-service training completion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
• Provide for the care, custody, and rules adherence for detainees.
• Supervise custody and security, including observation of detainees.
• Oversee searches for contraband including pat and strip searches.
• Transfer and transport detainees; restrain assaultive detainees as needed.
• Review detainee records related to health, safety and security.
• Supervise preparation and maintenance of records and reports.
• Perform duties in housing unit, admin segregation and intake.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custody/security knowledge

Effective communication

Integrity/compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $30.91 per hour

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays

Job Description

Pay: $30.91 per hour

Work Schedule: Full time, 12-hour shifts

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation! At the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

What you'll do: You'll direct the work of assigned detention officers and be responsible for the custody and discipline of persons in the facility in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Essential Duties

• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
• Provide for the care, custody, and adherence to rules and regulations of detainees assigned to specific work area.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of detainees including observation of detainees and detainees assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband including 'pat' and 'strip' searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport detainees by walking or riding in vehicles; restrain and secure assaultive detainees as needed.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in detainee records which is related to the detainee's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, administration segregation and intake.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years' correctional custody or law enforcement experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
• A valid driver's license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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